SoundCraft RM1d, User Manual

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Prerequisites
Before you start you will need the following:
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the file containing the new software file on your PC. This will be in the form
‘RM1dVxx.abs’. If you have downloaded the software from the Internet, it may be in
.zip format, in which case make sure you extract the .abs file before attempting to
download to the console. Put the .abs file into a known location on your PC, such as
C:\RM1d Software.
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a cable to connect the PC to the desk. This is a standard PC serial port extension
cable, ie RS232 9-pin D-type, male to female. This cable should be readily available
from most computer accessories outlets. (If you have a Mac, you will also have to
obtain a 9-pin D-type to 8-pin mini-DIN adapter for use with a PC serial cable).
NOTE: Software updates are obtainable from the RM1d section on the Soundcraft website.
Preparing the Hardware
Connect the PC to the desk using the serial cable. Use one of the COM port connections on the
PC and the connection labelled ‘RS232’ on the desk.
Preparing the PC
Start Hyper Terminal by double-clicking the ‘Hypertrm’ icon in
Windows\ProgramFiles\Accessories\HyperTerminal. Although any communication program
that supports Xmodem file transfer protocol may be used, these instructions show “Hyper
Terminal” (Mac users can use ‘Z-Term’.)
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In the dialogue box that appears, enter a name for the connection, eg, ‘RM1d
Download’. This will create an icon with the correct settings stored which can be used
at any time in the future when a software upgrade is required.
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In the Phone Number dialogue box, go straight to the ‘Connect Using’ drop down
menu and select ‘Direct to Com2’ and click OK. (Other Com ports could be used -
select the one to which you have connected the serial cable).
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Set up the properties in the COM2 Properties dialog box, as shown.
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Set up the properties in the COM2 Properties dialog box, as shown.
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Click OK. The HyperTerminal main screen will appear. Select Call|Connect to
establish the connection with the desk.